Replacing the Printer Mechanism
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8. Close the printer door, making sure the platen is fully
engaged in the printer mechanism. Allow the printer
door and platen to position the printer mechanism.
Keep the printer door closed and tighten the front
mounting screws. Once tightened, press the printer
door release lever and open the printer door fully.
Tighten the rear mounting screws.
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9. Test the open/close action of the printer door by
closing the printer door, pressing the printer door
release lever, then swinging the printer door back,
then re-engaging the printer door into the printer
mechanism. The printer door should move freely in
and out of the printer mechanism with a distinct
latching or release action, but without binding. If
necessary, loosen and adjust the printer mechanism
mounting screws until the action is acceptable.
10. Connect the printer flex cable and the printer power
connection from the replacement printer mechanism
to their respective connectors located at the top rear
of the printer controller PCB. Make sure the flex cable
[E] is positioned as shown, with the excess cable
looped down.
11. Replace the instrument cover, taking care to align the
cover so that there is space on either side of the
printer cover, then secure with the screws.
12. Re-install the printer paper roll per the instructions in
the User Guide.